Chapter One Hundred and Seventeen: The Better Person

Trevor "Maybe I should crash here tonight." Chairman Holden beamed with delight. "Oh! I would love that more than anything." We clinked our glasses together, and we both emptied our cups. "Let me help you with that, please," I offered to refill his drink and mine when he grabbed the wine bottle. Chairman Holden allowed me to, and I filled our glasses. "You're so well-mannered, boy." I pressed one hand to my chest as I took my seat. "Thank you, Sir, for the compliment." "But you are not a good boy to the core." "What?" I asked, surprised. I wasn't expecting that from him following the compliment. "You and your grandfather. You think I wouldn't notice." I shifted in my seat, knowing already the point he was driving at. "Don't you scowl, son." "I'm not scowling. I'm just not pleased with where our conversation is going." "You wish you can take back your words to stay over?" "A lot." "Too late. You can't rescind your words now. It's a promise that has been sealed and must